Ep. 201: PTSD & Patriotism

Happy 4th of July, Everyone!

In honor of Independence Day, Gene Grant and The Line panelists take on
what patriotism means to them.

But before they do, David Alire Garcia has an honest and important talk with Sgt. Andrew Brandi about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Sgt. Brandi has written a book called "The Warrior's Guide to Insanity: Traumatic Stress and Life," and he's doing his best to make the transition easier for soldiers coming home from war. What he has to tell those of us who have never been in combat is not easy to hear, but it is very important, especially as the hundreds of thousands of troops who have been in Iraq and Afganistan return home.

A couple of months ago, Gene Grant sat down with ABC News Anchor John Stossel, whose "Give Me A Break" segments on 20/20 feature a skeptical look at a variety of subjects. His comments, and his prediction about the democratic primary outcome, is very interesting indeed!

Have a safe July 4th!
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NM inFOCUS: Ep 201 - PTSD and Patriotism

NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS explores Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, with someone who's been there. Sgt. Andrew Brandi has written a book, "The Warrior's Guide to Insanity: Traumatic Stress and Life," and he's doing his best to make the transition easier for soldiers coming home from war. Then, in honor of Independence Day, The Line panelists take on what patriotism means to them. And NM IN FOCUS has a special interview with ABC News Anchor John Stossel, whose "Give Me A Break" segments on 20/20 feature a skeptical look at a variety of subjects.

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NM inFOCUS: Ep 201 - PTSD and Patriotism (Intro)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 201 - PTSD and Patriotism (In Focus)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 201 - PTSD and Patriotism (The Line)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 201 - PTSD and Patriotism (Stossel Intro)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 201 - PTSD and Patriotism (Stossel Interview)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 201 - PTSD and Patriotism (Outro)